Advanced Practice Provider - Hand & Upper Extremity Service - Physician Assistant (PA-C) - Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports Medicine

University of Washington • Seattle, WA

10d • $126,000 - $200,004

About The Position

The University of Washington Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine is recruiting a full-time physician assistant at the faculty rank of Teaching Associate to join its hand and upper extremity service. The PA will work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary health team that may include orthopaedic and plastic surgeons, primary care and rehabilitation medicine physicians, occupational therapists, orthopaedic residents, and fellows. PAs provide comprehensive orthopaedic care to patients in inpatient and outpatient settings. Orthopaedic care experience is preferred, though training may be provided to motivated and talented individuals.

This is a regular, 100% FTE appointment with a 12-month service period from July 1 through June 30. Faculty with 12-month service periods are paid for 11 months of service over the 12-month period, with the equivalent of one month available for paid time off. The start date is flexible in winter or spring of 2027. The base salary range is $10,500–$16,667 per month ($126,000–$200,004 annually), commensurate with qualifications and years of experience as a physician assistant, or as mandated by a U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage determination. The role is First Shift. Applicants should submit a CV, cover letter or personal statement, and contact information for three professional references through Interfolio.

Requirements

• Current and valid Washington State Physician Assistant License.
• Graduate degree from an accredited PA program.
• Nationally certified PA-C with DEA.
• Proven excellence working in an interdisciplinary collaborative team environment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in orthopaedic care; motivated and talented individuals without this experience may be trained.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive orthopaedic care to patients in inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary health team, including orthopaedic surgeons and potentially other physicians, occupational therapists, residents, and fellows.

Benefits

• Outstanding benefits are mentioned; the job posting directs applicants to the UW staff benefits page for details.
• The equivalent of one month is available for paid time off during the 12-month service period.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time